Maduro declared Venezuelan president - in pictures

Leader elected for second term with two thirds of vote

Confetti falls as supporters walk up to greet Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro during a gathering after the results of the election were released, outside of the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela. Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

Supporters of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrate after the National Electoral Council announced the results of the voting on presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela. Federico Parra / AFP

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro raises a finger as he is surrounded by supporters while speaking during a gathering after the results of the election were released, outside of the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela. Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

Supporters of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrate after the National Electoral Council announced the results of the voting on election day in Venezuela, in Caracas. Federico Parra / AFP

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters after the National Electoral Council announced the results of the voting on election day in Venezuela, in Caracas. Federico Parra / AFP

Supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gather at the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela. Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo

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